re: Need help picking a go-to redfish and trout rig.

I've always kept it simple and done very well. When fishing top, I use a plastic rattle cork and a Kahle hook. No weights of any type (though I use the weighted rattle cork). For reds when fishing the shoreline, I use a 3/4 oz. gold spoon. Much easier to cast and even small reds have no trouble swallowing it.